Tips and Tricks for a Relaxing Holiday

Finally Vacation! The excitement of spending quality time with the family is huge – but it also brings up a lot of questions: What do we need to pack? Will the long journey go smoothly? And what can we do if the little ones get restless or tired? With a bit of preparation and a relaxed mindset, your trip can turn into a great adventure – for kids and grown-ups alike.
A favorite doll can be a wonderful travel companion: it brings a touch of home, offers comfort, and fits perfectly into little travel games and role play.

 To get your holiday off to a smooth and stress-free start, good preparation is key – from packing to planning long car rides or flights.

Preparation is everything

The better the trip is planned, the more relaxed the start to your holiday will be.
One of the best things you can do is start packing early – and get the kids involved!
Which toys should come along? What does the favorite doll need for the journey?
Thinking together about what to pack not only builds excitement, but also encourages a sense of independence.
And just like that, packing turns into a fun shared activity.

Handling Long Car Rides and Flights – with kids on board

Long car journeys or flights can really test everyone's patience. To help pass the time, kids can listen to audiobooks, read, or enjoy a custom-made activity kit filled with stickers, crayons, paper, stamps, and little puzzles.

Götz-Tip: Check out our Ri Ra Riddle Corner for lots of free printable activity sheets – perfect for travel fun!

A favorite doll also makes a great travel companion. In the car, she’s safely buckled into a doll seat right next to the child. On a plane, she can snuggle in a baby carrier on your lap. It’s a little piece of home that brings comfort – especially in unfamiliar surroundings.
Planning your journey around regular sleep times can also make the trip more relaxed for everyone.

Flying can sometimes be tricky, especially during take-off and landing, when little ears are sensitive to pressure changes. A pacifier or a drink with a straw can help equalize the pressure.
A cozy blanket, socks, hat, or neck pillow adds an extra dose of comfort. And don’t forget: there’s handy travel gear for dolls, too – so both kids and their dolls can travel in comfort and style.

Creating rituals & a sense of security

Familiar routines provide children with a sense of safety, even on holiday, and help them feel comfortable in unfamiliar surroundings. A regular evening ritual – such as a bedtime story – creates a feeling of security and calm.
A favourite cuddly toy or beloved doll can also help bring a little piece of home along on the journey.
Holidays with children mean slowing down – with spontaneous visits to the playground or simply extra time in the morning when everything takes a bit longer. To keep the holiday relaxed for everyone, it helps to leave room for the unexpected and enjoy the moment.

Travelling with children is often different from travelling alone or as a couple – and that’s perfectly normal. If possible, parents should give each other small breaks:
Perhaps dad takes care of breakfast with the child in the morning while mum enjoys some time for herself. This way, the shared time away becomes a truly enjoyable experience – full of little highlights for young and old alike.